CCDIS NCEEligibility and dates
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the clinical documentation improvement examination, candidates must:
- have graduated from a CDI program accredited by the College; or
- have completed a comparable CDI onsite training program approved by the College within their facility.
Upcoming examination dates
The College is offering an early adopter rate to celebrate the launch of this new certification.
The CCDIS national certification examination date(s) are as follows:
| Examination period* | Application deadline | Regular pricing** | Current pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20-24, 2025 | January 3, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| April 22-25, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| June 23-27, 2025 | June 2, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| July 21-25, 2025 | July 4, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| October 27-31, 2025 | October 6, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| November 24-28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
Request to defer or withdraw
Deferral: A candidate may defer their application to a future sitting of the NCE. The applicant is required to notify the exam team through a deferral request at least 10 business days before exam sitting. Please note that an application can only be deferred a total of three times.
Withdrawal: The request to withdraw from an examination must be received in writing by the deadlines stated below. A refund of 100% of the examination fee will be provided. No refund will be provided past these deadlines.
| Examination period | Deadline for withdrawal | Deadline for deferral |
|---|---|---|
| January 20-24, 2025 | January 3, 2025 | January 6, 2025 |
| April 22-25, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | April 7, 2025 |
| June 23-27, 2025 | June 2, 2025 | June 9, 2025 |
| July 21-25, 2025 | July 4, 2025 | July 7, 2025 |
| October 27-31, 2025 | October 6, 2025 | October 13, 2025 |
| November 24-28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | November 10, 2025 |
